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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.19, 628.15 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.19, 628.15 and 268.68 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.19 : 628.15 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.19/628.15 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.19x = 628.15 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.19x = 168,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,771.34/455.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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